Typographical machine.



G. P. KINGSBURY.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHKNE.

AFPUCATON HLED M8,}, 1915.

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TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

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1,182,385 Patented May 9, 1916.

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APPUCAUUN FILED mnmass QN a V V a 7 Q G. P. KINGSBURY. TYPOGRAPHICALMACHQNE,

APPLICATION FILED JAN 9, HHS 1,182,385 Patented May 9,1916.

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TYPOGRARHICAL MACH??? APPLICATION mm mm.

Patented May 9,1916.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE P. KINGSBURY, 0F BROOKLYN, NEW YOBK, ASSIGNOR TO MERGENTHAIJER.LINOTYPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

Application filed January 9, 1915.

Toall whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE P. KINGSBURY, a citizen of the United States,residing at Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and State of New York, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Typographical Machines,of which the following is a specification, reference being had thereinto the accompanying drawing. My invention relates to typographicalmachines, such as linotype machines of the general organizationrepresented in Letters Patent of the United States, No. 436532, to O.Mergenthaler, wherein circulating matrices are released from a magazinein the order in which their characters are to appear in print and thenassembled in line, the composed line transferred to the face of a mold,the mold filled with molten metal to form a slug or linotype against thematrices which produce the type characters thereon, and the matricesthereafter returned through distributing mechanism to the magazine fromwhich they started.

More particularly, it relates to distributing mechanism for suchmachines when equipped with a'plurality of fonts, the general .prm-

ciple involved being the preliminary separation of the matricesaccording to letter and their subsequent delivery according to font. Inthe accon'ipanying drawings, I have shown my invention in' preferredform and by way of example, and as applied to a linotype machine, butobviously many changes and variations may be made therein, and in itsmode of application, which will still be comprised within its spirit.Thus, it may be similarly applied to other, forms of typo: graphicalmachines, such as jtypesetters and the like, which handle type,or diesinstead of matrices. v 7

Generally speaking, I desire it to be understoodthat I do not limitmyself to any specific form or embodiment, except in so far as suchlimitations are specified in the claims. Referring to the drawings:Figure 1 is a side elevation of a'portion of a linotype niachinc, havingmy invention applied thereto; Fig. 2 is a vertical section thereof; Fig.3 is a section on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2; Fig. 4 is a detached detailview similar to Fig. 2; Fig. 5 is a rear view; Fig. 6 is a section onthe line ti-t3 of Fig. 2; Fig. 7 is a section on the line Z-7 of Fig. 2;Fig. 8 is-a detached detail perspective; Fi 9 is a dia- Specification ofLetters Patent.

Patented May 9, 1916.

Serial No. 1,288.

grammatic detail; Fig. 10 illustrates the special form of matricesemployed; and Fig. 11 is an end view of one of the matrices.

The matrices X are stored according to font in the channeled magazinesA, B, C, from which they are released in the required order andassembled in line in the customary way. After the slug has been cast,the line is carried upward and transferred endwise toward a liftingfinger 6 (see Fig. 5), by

which the matrices are detached from the line, one at a time, anddelivered between the threads of conveying screws E, rotated in theusual way from the driving pulley F. The screws E carry the matricesalong alongitudinally grooved .distributer bar D, which releases them atdifferent points in its length gccording to character and irrespectiveof out.

As the matrices are released from the bar I), they drop into achannel-entrance A leadmg to the magazine A and divided by partitions ainto a series of channels, one for each channel in the magazine.Branching off from and beneath the entrance A is a second entrance B forthe magazine B, the latter entrance being divided by partitions L intochannels which communicate with the former channels by means of openingsor passages cl formed in the under side thereof (see particularly Fig.6). Similarly, the magazine C has an entrance C divided by partitions 0into channels which communicate-with those of the entrance B throughopenings formed in the under side of the latter, (see particularly Fig.7). This arrangement constitutes in effect a. plurality of series ofcomn'iunicating tubes 0r conductors leading from the distributor to therespective magazines.

WVhile, I have shown but three magazines in the drawings, it will beobvious that the arrangement is equally applicable to a greater number.

The partitions a of the entrance A are the magazines A and B have topass the openings (Z and (Z in their respective entrances. means areprovided for openings periodically. .ln the present instance, I employfor this purpose two laterally reciprocating plates G and H, carried attheir opposite ends by supporting arms G and H. respectively, which armsare splined to transverse rods G andHl mounted in rearwardly projectingarm's G" of a pair of brackets Gr fixed to the framework of the machineat opposite sides (see particularly Fig. 5). The plate (1? is formedwith a. series of projecting flaps g suitably spaced apart in suchmanner as to close the openings in alternate channels of the entrance A;and the plate H is likewise formed with a series of pro ecting flaps hspaced apart in similar manner so as to closethe openings in thecorresponding alternate channels of the entrance B. It follows from thisconstructionthat as the plates are laterally 'reciprocated back andforth upon their supporting rods, the projecting flaps will. in oneposition of the plate, close the openings in alternate channels (whichmay be regarded as one group), and in the other position of the plate,they will close the openings in the intermediate channels which may beregarded a second group). It also follows from the construction thatwhen the openings in one group ofchannels are closed, the openings inthe other group will be open. It is also necessary to arrest thematrices in the group of channels whose openings are, for the timebeing, otherwise, they would be immediately deflected therethrough intothe underlying channel entrance irrespective of font. The plates (l andH are therefore formed with upstanding lips or shoulders 5/ and itrespectively, located between their projecting flaps and in suchposition as to arrest the descending matrices above the openings inalternate channels. In this way, when the openings in one group ofchannels are closed, the shoulders will arrest the matrices above theopenings in the other group. In other words. when the matrices in eachgroup are arrested, its openings will be exposed, and when the matricesare subsequently released, its openings will be. covered, these actionstaking nately between the two'groups as the moves back and forth.

The means for effecting of the plates G and H will reference being had 1and A spring G a fixed collar G on the rod G and one of the arms G ofthe plate G, and tends normally to shift the latter to the right.Similarly, a spring ltl is interposed between a collar H on the rod Hand an arm H plate the reciprocations now be described. particularly toFigs. is interposed between the plate H, and tends normally to moveclosing such open, as'

place alteri the latter toward the right. The plates G and Hare providedat their ends with projecting arms G and H". respectively, carryingrollers G and H. which track upon rotary cam members I and I fast on anupright shaft I. journaled in bearings I and l in the framework. throughgearing J from one of the distrilo uter screws I). According to thisconstruction. the plates (1? and H are moved in one direction by themembers I and l and in the opposite direction by their springs G and H".

The members I and I are arranged so as to allow a slight dwell of theplates in both of their reversed positions. and as they are identical inform but one will be de scribed.- thatthe member I comprises twoconcentric portions 1" and Z of different radius, the outer peripheriesof these portions being connected by straight surfaces 1'. In the upperpart of the figure. the plate (fr is shown in its position to the leftwith its roller G traclcingaipon the concentric portion i having thegreater radius. As the member I continues its rotation in the directionindicatcd. the plate will be maintained in this position until one ofthe straight surfaces 7' is brought opposite the roller. when the springG will move the and bring. the roller G with the concentric portionhaving the smaller radius. The plate will now be allowed to remain inthis latter position until the opposite inclined surface 1' engages theroller and shifts the plate back to its original position. when theroller l will again travel upon the portion having the greater radius.The matrices will thus be given ample time when released to pass acrossor through the openings into their proper magazin'us.

The matrices employed are illustrated in Fig. 10. there being threefonts in all. one for each of the magazines, and numbered 1. 2 and 3.The in their side faces with longitudinal grooves 1 extending throughouttheir body portions and located in position to register with the pins 14of the entrance A so as to allow the matrices to pa thereby'into themagazine I V I A. lhc matrices of font 2 are formed in their side faceswith inclined cuts or notches 2" adapted to engage the pins (1 and bedoflected thereby through the openings (7 into the entrance B. Thesematrices are further formed in their side faces with grooves 2 extendinglongitudinally throughout their body portions and located in position toregister with the pins 1/ of the entrance B so as to permit them to passthereby into the magazine B. The matrices of font 3 are formed withinclined cuts or notches 3 of greater depth than the notches 2" in thematrices of font 2, so as to be engaged both by into engagement andreceiving motion plate to the right matrices of font 1 are formed-Referring to Fig. 5). it will be seen I llO the pins af and the pins 1:and thus he de fieeted suecessivelv through the o wningg s (Z and 1/into thew-ntranre t7. whenre the) may pass direct! into the nou time t.The depth of the notches is indii'uied in hie. 11, which is an end viewof ne of the matrircs of font :3.

The general operation ot the parts so i'ur desrrihed is as follows: Theiuatrie w are \llv trihuted first according to ilnliliit'ti l'irrespective of font. and pass l d il itiiilii' throug l'i the hannelsin the entran -e It. Assuming th plate 51 to in i Ether of it two 'ns.the lending rnzdrir s in on group of channels are arrefimi ders g". {asshownlrv full lines in hip: :hihe openings of these channels being;uncoiered. The leading matrices in the other group of channels areallowed to pass to a further point. where the rest upon and are supported h thev flaps y,- whirh (lose the oped ings in those channels.(see the dolterii line showing; in Fig. 2 and the foil line showing inFig. ii). if any or all of the leading mat; riiiws oi this latter groupbelong to the uni; zine A. their imbue-. r mil re ister with the pins aand they hus he,

allowed to pass direrth' iiuo tin Magazine. Utizerwise. the pins l! r 'ein tlw n t h. 43" or 3 of the matrices to for. and arrest. themtcmporari uuti; the plate- (i is moved to its other position. when the)!no longer receive support from the Slaps {j and are then deflected bythe pins a. through the opening (E into the rntrmire This movement ofthe plate also ivit l. w the shoulders 51 from the first A oi hannelsand :iliwws there. to ad mice. the hips 1 now COYBt'lHjJ the opening ingroup. To recapitulate, if the leading matrices helong to magazine;\.l7l1\51'o()(*i-l7! their side faces will register with the pins andallow them to pass dirertly thereinto. whereas. it they belong: toeither of the tv. o lmrer r, lines. they will he arrested nnaorntx H thepins 1'1 and rillh tftliliil allowed to drop or hedetleried thereinihrii th a'azc nings (1 when the plate ii is moved to if oppositeposition.

'tihli A similar action takes phi re in the eutrance B. For instant-e.the matures in one group of channels are a r stml the Qt eourse. themournu'nt of the. plate simultaneously withdraws the shoulders h fromthe first group of channels and allows the matrices. .whieh hadpreviously been arrested tln-rehfr. to pa dov nvrzirdly and he,supported hv the Paps it which now cover the openings in the rhannels.The matrices which are defle ted through the openings (l' pass throughthe entrance, directly into the magazine (I To insure the engagem nt ofthe notches or grooves in h matrices with the pins (1. oi the s utrai;.k. I provide the partitions a at their upper edges with flanges a (Figsand i3) propcting partl :IC1'0 the rhannels so as lo engage and guidethe matrices by the proiertinp ears on one. of their edges, and also therover flaps of the reciprocating plate (i with similar flanges (Fig. 8)to engage the ears on the opposite edge of the matrices. In this way, asthe matrices pass aloe; the hannels they are held with their side facesilat up against the side faces of the partitions u. thus insuring theengagement of the pins in. the notches irrespective of the thickness oithe hod v portions of the matrices. The partit ons ot' the entrance ii.and the ro er iiaps ft. of the reeipro rating piate ii are similarlytw'med (Fig. 7) with projicting flanges I7 and Ir respectively, whichcooperate with the matrices in the manner just 'dcserilwd.

In order that the matricre may he presented unilormlj and in proper timeto the :u'tion ol' the l'luflpl'flt'tltlllg plate (l. l preterahl provida wries ol' esrapement pawls d {see Figs. 1. 2. l and i) pivoted attheir upper ends to the upper side ot the entrance A". and formed attheir lower ends with lips J projecting into the cntranre. channels inposition to arrest the descending matrices ahove the plate (1. The pawlsare normally held in their arresting position by spring lingers Karranged in engagement with their lower ends. in order to etl'ect theltfilkrlallig' action of the pawl l provide ach with a in; locatednor-mall} in an opt-nine 'i". torned In the entrain-c. and in sw'hposif-i that the lower our .1 on the upper edge of following matrix willstand opposite the ug when it falls upon a prerediug; matrix. whirl. isarrested lrv the lip .l'. ii elnl'iiuy the se ond matrix edgeise. itscar enter the opening .l" and push the lug! .im-i'oie ii. ilu-rehvraising the lower end ol the pawl and Wl LlHlR'JHY illf the lip J fromthe channel. (see Fig. 'ihe lcurl'uuwt matrix now slides torward untilit i fliit* lil either by a shoulou the plate (i or .1 pin on thepartition (r. the spring! li thereafter returning th pawl to it originalposition and pro jet-tin;- the lip ,l' aga n into the channel. Thisreturn mm nz'ent oi the pawl also causes its lug J todisengage the *arof i tore aliu-zled to secured by a rocker plate L (Figs. 1. 3, l, 5 and6) having a series of teeth I projecting into the magazine rhannel toengage the lower ears of the matrices. The plate Ii is carried by a pairof arms I) located at its opposite ends and tast to a rock shaft Lmounted to turn in hearings l, on. the under side of the ar trance A".i, torsional spring If connected at one end to the rock shaft and at theop-- positv nd to one of the hearings If serves to rock the plate Lupward to etleet the t'ting: of the matrices. This movement of theplate, however, is controlled by a rotary ram mcn'iber M on the shaft 1and coopmating: with a roller l, rarried by an arm projecting from theend of the plate ll, The member M is formed with a not-3h M (see Fig. 5)to allow the spring L to exert its lifting action upon the plate L. whenthe roller If'comcs into engagement with the notch at each completerotation of the aha it I.

Th action of the parts will now he clean At or about the time the plate(l is moved to one ol its positions. as controlled hy th rotary rammember 1, the cam member 3i lirings its notch M opposite the roller ifon the plate I so'as to allow the latter to lie rorln-il upward hy thespring [i to shift the matrices eiln'euise in the manner just, llrsciila-sl. lnuiualiately thereafter, [in :ortina-ial rotation of the memberivl rair its not h out of vneageun-nt with the roller L and therebyrocks the plate I in the opposito direction to withdraw the teeth lii'roui the channels and permit the matric s to l e hii'tcd llilt'li totheir original pox-w tion, tron: 'lll('ll they pass dovvmvanlly and a rearrested by the lips bl of the pauls l. it will he noted that theactuation of the parcls J is effected through the medium of theIlliltl'lt'th' themselves. the purpose ot this arrang ment living toprevent the re-- lease o" a matrix held by the lip J unless there hepresent a second matrix to take its placiinmualiatcly. This feature isof a lvantae'e in that it insures the regular and rertain delivery of amatrix to the plate ti whenever the pau'ls are actuated. although itfollows that the distribution of the matrices will not lie automaticallyQOITIPlt'iQ l. as the last matrices Will he held by the pawls, due tothe absence of following: matrices by which the actuation of the pantswould be effected. However, if for any reason it becomes desirable tocomplete the distribution of the matrices, such for instance as when themagazine is to be removed, tin: pau'is may he lifted by hand orotherwise to release the matrices.

in order to guide the matrices in a definile path as they are broughtunder the aa-tiou of the eseapement pawls J and the teeth of the rockerplate L, I provide the partitions a at this point with flanges (Figs. 3and t5) projecting laterally from thei opposite edges so as to engagethe ears at the upper and lower edges of the. matrices. The matriceswill thus lie under positire control, without regard to theiro'iti'erent hotly thicknesses, and the engage mcnt oi heir ears with thelips J of the pav is and the teeth L of the rocker plate nili heinsured.

The entrance A is carried by a pair of arms 1) arranged at its oppositesides and mounted to turn about the rod G fixed to the market arms (11(see particularly l and 5). In this way, the entrance may he swungdownward from its operative position when required to give access to themagazine i or the other interior parts. It will he n n-d that theoperating means for the rocker plate I.- and the reciprocating plate tiare so arranged as to permit this movement without interference. Aspring connected at one end to the machine frame, as at 0" (see Fig. 1),and at the opposite end to one of the arms t) serves to hold theentrance in it operative position, as Well as (oliiltel iaiatnee when itmoved the efrom is before stated. I have shown my invention merely inpreferred form and by Way of example, and it will he obvious that manyof the lei-tile may be widely varied in form or angement withoutmaterially changing a mode of action or the results secured the generalorganization. It Will also he ohrious'that some of the details shown mayhe used in otherconnectionsto suhserve analo ou funct ons. Suchmodifications or ah terations \vnl readily suggest themselves totitan-,1 united in the art. and I therefore it to he uinlij rstood thatI do not limit myself to any specific form or Ol'lllJOdlYIlQfli) ot' theparts, except in so far as such limitm tions are specified in theappended claims Having thus described my invention, its t-onstruetionand mode of operation, What. I claim and desire to secure by LettersPatent oi the l niteil States, is as follows:

1, l rpographical distributing mechanism compris ng" a conductor alongwhich the typio1 matrices travel end'wise and formed with an openingbetween its ends, and fixed r permanent means for discharging the typeor matrices edgewise from the conductor through said opening.

2. In a typographical. machine, the combiall nation of type or matriceseach formed With an inclined cut or notch in its side face extendingonly partly the'rethrough. and a distributing conducto' along which.thetype or matrices travel, the. said conductor being provided with alaterally projecting stud to engage in the notches of the type ormatrices and discharge them edgewise therefrom.

I). In a typographical machine. the combination of two sets of type ormatrices, and a distributing conductor along which they travel endwiseand provided with a laterally projecting stud. the type or matrices ofone set being formed in their side faces with inclined cuts or notchesadapted to engage the said stud s as to discharge them edgewise from theconductor, and the type or matrices ot' the other set being formed withgrooves extending longitudinally throughout their extent and adapted toregister with said stud so as to permit them to pass thereby. 7

4. In a typographical machine. the combination of type or matrices eachformed in its side face with an inclined cut or notch and also with agroove extending longitudinally therethrough. and two distributing.conductors. one communi 'ating with the other, and each provided with aprojecting stud. the stud of the first conductor adapted to engage theinclined outs in the type or matrices and deflect them edgewise therefrom into the second conductor, and the stud of the latter adapted toregister with the longitudinal grooves in the type or matrices so as topermit them to pass thereby.

5. In a typographical machine, the combination of type or matrices eachformed with an inclined cut or notch, and two distributing conductors.one communicating with the other. and each provided with a stud toengage in the notches ot' the type or matrices and deflect them edgewisetherefrom.

(3. In a typographical machine. the combination of two sets of type ormatrices each formed with a groove extending longitudinally throughoutits extent. and two distributing conductors, one communicating with theother. and provided with differently located projecting studs. thegrooves of the type or matrices of one set being located so as toregister with the stud of the lirst conductor. and the grooves of thetype or matrices of the other set being differently located so as toregister with the stud of the second conductor. for the purposedescribed.

T. 'lypographical distributing mechanism comprising an inclinedconductor formed with an opening in its bottom edge to permit thepassing type or matrices to fall theretlirollgh by gravity. and means toclose and expose said opening alternately. for the purpose described.

s. 'lypographieal distributing mechanism 'flap to active and inactiveposition alternately.

- 9. In a typographical maehine, the combination of type or matrices ofvariant form, a distributing conductor along which they travel ,in anedgewlse position and formed with an opening in one of its edges, meansfor carrying the type or matrices of one form past said opening, andmeans for detlecting those of another form eclgewise theretliimugh.

-10. 'llypographical distributing mechanism comprisinga conductor alongwhich the type or.matrices travel and formedwith an opening, means forarresting the type or matrices opposite'the opening, and means forclosing and exposing the opening alternately. fen the purpose described.

11. Typogra phical distributing mechanism comprising a. conductor alongwhich the type or matrices travel and formed with an opening, means forclosing and exposing the opening alternately, ingthe type or matricesopposite the opening when it is closed and for deflecting themtherethrongh when it is'snbse'quently exposed. l

12. Typographicaldistributingmechanism con'iprising a ,conductor alongwhich the type or matrices travel and formed with an opening, a coverflap t'or said opening movable alternately to active and inactiveposition, and means for arresting the type or matrices opposite saidopening when the flap is'in its active position.

13. Typographical distributingmechanism comprising a conductor alongwhich the type or matrices travel and torn'ied with an opening, a coverfiap for said opening movable alternately to active and inactiveposition. and means to arresting the type or auatricesopposite saidopening when the, flap is in active position and for deflecting themtherethrough when the flap is subsequently moved to inactive position.

H. 'Iypographical distributingmechanism comprising a conductor alongwhich the type or matrices travel and formed with an opening, means forexposing and closing said opening alternately, and means for arrestingthe type or matrices in advance of the opening when the latter isexposed.

l3. 'Iypographical distributingmechanism comprising a conductor alongwhich the type or matrices travel and formed with an opening, means forexposing and closing said opening alternately. and means for arrestingthe type or matrices in advance of the opening when exposed, and forsubse quently releasing them when it is closed.

and means for arrest- Y Typogrziph iii ill ii comprising a oond uxoi/aiong Ki type or matrices travel and formed opnnin moans; for exposingarni m said opening! :iiiriinatcly, an: renting the iypo or nnstricen inadv." and opposi'ii: tho opening as the 2: exposed nEn'l do .ii'espeutiwl x 17. 'ilypograpllionl distributing!nnwhzinism comprising a("inductor al ng vvhiv'n the type or matrices iirawl and forinwl with anopening, a cover flap for saiil opr-ning [HOV-- ablev aliornntely to acii'v anal iinn-liw posh tioni and moans; for urn-"ting thi- Mp9. ormatrices in zuivanw of or oppimitn the oponing according to tho liibitifll'l of ihv flap 181 In a typ iigz rziphicai man-hina tins (munliiinntion oi no Haifa of iype or uniiricns a clistrilmfingi c nductoralong: \"vhii-h H v travel aml fiillilitl with an opening. iiiiuiib fori-louing am! exposing mu opruing' alivr natvl i', and muanb: for:HHHIHHI the type or inntriwsv oi" onv or! Uli' Hrriit' nah! opvoiugwhen the: latter "is; cloned" matrices of the other set. being formed noin; to

pas;w said arresting ineam; an'l new; tire opening,

l. In a gvpiigiait iiir al nuuhiiao iiw 1; m binntion of two new of typoor iililtl'liisl ami a distributing ((YlkiWiUi along: whii'h fl 1vtravel and forniml \virh a 'prnh-i'tingj stud :nlnpird to arm "t thotypo or nmiriras of one set at a 51w. 1 p int. ting ypo or m nk IiCtS oftho oilui am. living formuii wiih in gituiiinnl grooiio adapted to irgi,i' i i i! said stiul to permit ihcin to pass tin;

21). In a iypographi l mai'hiniu ihr hinafion if two win of tip: m"nmi'riri-a n iiiifiiil'ibl'ltilig i-mnlucioz- :iionu; whirh Hwy trawl:iiui 'iormml wiih an ope ion. a i'niij-r ilzip for (I opvningf moYahivaiiviiininlji to nitiw nmi i iao-iiii'v pouiiioin rlini a proie ins:sluii adapted to ari'esi the iypv r liiiiill ifl-w of om not oppositetin nix-i 'nimn flan flap is in its native lUflitiUL. h iH or mairirr-sof Ho: oihur 02 being i will: 'ioozr 05h nlinfjion tiuizi throu; andinlnpnni to ivgli stml so as in aiiow them to });!:-Sil t!1 across hoopening: in the ((miiVtUY. iir the purpose described.

ll 'lypographii'al (listrihniing mechzminm vompi'ising a romhwtor along:whivh the type or matrices 'ti'nwl and f rinml with an opininn" a('ox'vr Hap for said opening n :ihlo alirrnatrli" to urtiw and inm'iiropi "on,

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'livpogrnphirai iiic niliiltiil" REE/"fil V i comprising a oom'lurtnralong as in or matrices t 'awl ainl forum-ii. n i ing and having aprojwting; xix: them opposite the opening a c; the opening movablealternate and ina'tive positiom and v 7 formed on the conductor andRover '3 spwtively and pro eviinir pariiv i romhu'tor and adapted to291} .2 of the type or matrices to iliillh mriit of the lattiu' u'iihtho stu i. of ihuir rvlatiw thin-knee; s.

:i-l. 'lypographiral (iintribniing romprising a series of on lnriow ypeof matrirvs formed Wiih o I f iliviiieil into groups. an i m n r theopenings of one group aiii if those of the othm' group alternation lvpographical. distributing i 1 comprising a Swim of wnulingii typo ormatriies forum] Willi up: (iiYidWl into groupg. ihn ((iiliiii'i groupbeing: alternated with 2% othoi' group, a i'voipii'n'aiiny a sorins ofcover flaps. am. n the plate bac; and forth i pr ,r arrow the openingsof fihinow- 2U. 'l "pographira i'lisirihnii comprising a scrim ofvoniiuviv Ii qpr or maii'icns fornnni with i, uni-Jul into groups. HMHZWfor opunings of one group an i ripfini of the other group alti-rnaiivhx:12 for ni'rvating: th type or ma'i'iu group in ailvan o oi' ihr in uhon1hr arc oxpor-iui and for n V i rpv or mntriros Winn 1 opiuiio- I r''fiilkllfiy i'lonvai, i. l po;!i'n1t=hi -;=i r mpvning a win:

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openings of one group and exposing those t'the other group. alternately.

2!). 'lypographieal distrihutiug m elianism ('olnprising a eries of(Hihlititnl' tor the type or matl'iees formed with openings and dividedinto groups. means [or rlosiug the openings of one group and exposingthose of the other group alternately. and means for arresting the ty )eor matriees in eaeh group opposite and in advanee of the openingsthereof as they are elosed and expo ed. respeetively.

3t). 'lypograp'hieal distriliu! ing meehanii m eoinprising' a series ofeonduetors tor the type or matrices formed with openings and dividedinto groups. the eon luetois of one group being alternated with those ofth other group and eaeh formed with a pro jeeting stud to arrest thetype or matrices opposite the eorres mnding opening th r im and areeiproeating plate prmided with a series of Cover tlaps and inovahlevitt'k and forth to projeet; them aeross the openings of the two groupsalternately. tor the purpose deseribed.

3t. 'lypographieal distrihnting Hlt't'lHlnism eomprising a series oleonduelors for the type or matriees formed with openings and dividedinto groups. the e nduetors ot one group being alternated with those ofthe other group and those ol' hoth groupsv heing formed eaeh with aproieiting stud to arrest the type or matriees opposite theeorresponding opening therein. a reeiproeating plate provided with a.--eries o't' rover tlaps to close the openings of one group and furtherwith a seri s of shoniders to a I't'tsi the type or matriees in'advaneeof the openings in the other group and means for re versing the p sitionof the plate periodi ally, for the purpose dewrii eii.

3'2. Ina typographieai maehine. theeoia hination ot' a plurality ofmagazines eoip taining t pe or matrices of difl'erent. fonts.distributing meehanism for separating the type or matri es a eording t'oeharaeter irrespeetive of font. a series of eonduetors along \vhieh theytravel and leading to one magazine. a seeond series of oondnt-tors eommunieating with the first andleading to another magazine. means foralternately open ing and ("losing the passages between the two series.and means for arresting the type or matrices of one font opposite saidpassages when they are elosed. while allowing the type or matriees ofanother font to pass thereby. for the purpose deseribed.

323. In a typographieal maehine. the eomhination of a plurality ofmagazines eonteining type or lnatriees of ditterent fonts.

distributing meehanism for separating the type or lnatrires aeeording toeharaeter ir iespeetii'e of font. a series of eonduetors along \vhiehthey travel and leading to one magazine. a seeond series of eonduetorseoin the siaiils of me set-owl series t muuieating with the first andleading to anther magazine. and means for alternately pen og andrl-ising the pasalges between the two series. the eondiletoiS ot thefirst series heing u'mided with ,projeetim studs to arrest the type rmatri es of one font oppo ite the pas-ages when they are closed. and thetype or lnzltt'ii'es of another font; heing l'ormed with l ngitudinal groves t0 f 'ter with aid studs so as to pass thereliy into the erresponding magazine.

Ill. in a ty' iogi'apliieal maehine. the eoni hination ot-a plurality fmagazines eontaiizing typ or matriees t' ditl' rent fonts. ll-ilillitit1f inerhauisni l'or separating the type or matrires areoriiiilg torharaet r irrelpeeti 'e ot' l in. a series ol' eomluetors leading fromthe distributing nn-eminism to one magazine. a \t' 'fllltl series of ei'niluetors oinmunieating ith the tirs't, seri s and leading." toanother nargaxin a third series of t't)iitiiil'lt)l' eomniunirating withth seeond series and leading to a third nii'igaaine. and meam l'oralternately opening and losing the passages betw en the several seriesof eondaetors. the een liietor i the fil'rt series heing provided withproieeting sta ls to arrest the typ or n'iati'iees of se eral fontsopposite the pas s to the second series and the ronduetors of the latterseries heing provided with pliant-t ng studs ioeated ,in a dili'erentposition thereon to arrest type or matrit-es opposite the passageleading to the third series. the type or matriees of one foot heingformed with long tudinal ;;'i'ooxes to re with the tuds of the tint sries s a to pa tl ereliy into the hi um i and the type s matriees ot anti" lieing formed imilar lint dili'eie lowueil longiti: d gr ov s to rtopa -s therein. thin tli eiond mag.- "nae.

Zvf In a typogra a maeliine. the eon-e lunation ot a lurality ofmagazine remain ins: ditlerent i tliiir of t pe or mairiees. dis

trihsiting meehanisln for eparatin ;;r the type r matriees aeeording toliara t r irr. speetiw ot font. a serie-- of eonduetors ale 7 whish theytravel in an edgewise p sition. a seeond s'ti'tts ot' eonduetorseomnninieah ing with the tirst and leading to one of the magazines. andfixed or permanent means for detle ting the type r inatriees f one fontedge \ise from the tirst direetly into the seeond series of eondnetors.

:36. [u a typographieal ma hine. the enmhination ot' a plurality of magaines eontaining litl'erent fonts ot type or mat iees. distrihutingmechanism for separating the type i matriees aeeording to (liai'm't irrpeet e of font. a series of eoiahpmm nnuumring with the llrd ot theHIa""/1i?n-. a d proiwim:

to one 1 mid iocatmi opposite the passages between the two seriex ofCUINlHCtOIb. the type or man-hes of one font heing' fornuul withinelimzd was or notehes to engage said stud aml he :ie l leeted {herebywlgewise illi'i(tl '1' into The seeoml series of eomluelors.

37. in a \'po;'raphieal maz'hine. the our liinat'ion of a plurality ofinag'azinw wm iaining different font ol type or l1i:':il'ie distributingnieehanhin for ep: rafin;,;' She Lype or niatrieeie aeeonling' to eharaier i respeetive of font. a series ol' eomluelora along which theytravel in an eiig'ewiw po sit'inn and leading to one ll1af f:\line. a wonll .'--ieries of e nuluet n-- onununieating will) (he iir t andleading; to another of the magazines. and projeeiing l'il(lh illi' ltlllup posite th passage1 hetueen llie two erie.-: ol' eoniluet'oh. l'hetype or matriew of one {am heing' formed with llHllhtll eu or not hes toengage ai l Sillllf and he ilelle lwl therein eelg'eu'ise l'lire il intothe :seioml series of eoiuluetor am! the type r mail-lees of anotheri'onl iveingj i'ormed \vifl longitudinal grooves lo regiqer uh saidI--lllll so as to pass thereby into the eorzeweanling n'lagazine.

N. In a 'typogmphieal nun-hole. the ruinhinalion of three magazineseoniaining iii- :et'en! fonts oi type or inalri es. ili 'ir huh innnieehanisin to neparate the type or um;- riee aeeonling to eharaeterirreeipeelire u'l' i'out. a series of minim-low lea lii Q from therlirihuting ineehaninn m I'he inf, zine. a seeoiul seriere ol'('(iiHilHlUi'n' (uizllllhl h ating l'roin the firsl :nui hauling: 1-:1the sa aoiul nngazine. and a Fair-i iueor eonunuui aling with file i'imvies aml hauling o the lin u eaeh ol' the l'irsi an'ml eeoiul w" if u(ow lieing" provillerl with piojeeiin, Mauls loeaiell opposite thepassagw between it and lie eonnnunieating series. alul the typ ornmtriem of one 'l'onl being form d 'Wiili eline l euls or notehesmlapteii to engage :-'oeee. i\'el the projeel'ing \tmls oi th (an(liPt-l so as to he lltllWl'lil in (he lhinl magazine.

ill in a l vpographimll him'lliiie. iae en. hination of three magazineseonlainiug' an lk-rent font-H of type or mairiees. li {ril u'[ in;meehanisin to v eparafe the type or um1- ri es 2H'(Ullilll lo eharaet'erirreupmtire of foul. n eries o1 (ull(llI('l;( I'.-f leznlinsgj from thedish-Hurting nieehanisni e; the lint manaxine. a *eeolul seriw ol'tfllillli .l(ri" eounnnui aiinp with the first aml leu iinfj l IheNl'flllll magazine. and a lllil'vi NE' S ol' eoie (mi-m eonuuuniealiugnilh the ve-mil air- 1 an l hauling lo the rim-a! ma mine. theeoneluelors ol lhelirfl seri helm: loruiell with projeeling Mulls a-laplml to i ilw'l' lleel. type or llhii'littz into the third :-'-ieri\+.ihe iype or matriees of one font iieing' formed with longiuulinalgrooves to re gi lei \i'ilh the studs oi' the first series so as in pawinto ihe first. magazine. and the type u. nrairiee of another font hein;formed will 1lili'erenily' lm'iiiwil loi itaulinal gnu wem wgiinler with(he projee, -g .llliih ol' the we elul Series so as in painto theseeozul iuagaxinm all in the manner lleseriheal.

4 'Iypo graphieal dbtrihuling: neeha nisin eoinpri in; a vwries o'l'eomluetors for the type or lllilLl'leUS formed with openings an lli\'i(l('(l inio groups. the eoncluefors of one group heing' alternatedwith those of the other group. a reei ii-nearing:- plate having; a sries of rover llaps. Hill iHLilllri for moving i'he plate hark and forthto projeei' in flaps aero the openings in the several groupsalternately. the said means heing timed so an to eause the plate todwell li11hlljv in either on" its. posi'rion ll. 'l \'po; {'raphiealllistrihuling niaeliaui in ompri ing a series of eonilneton in! the typeor nialriees formed with openings :nul divided into groups. theeonalnel'ors o one group heing alwrnateel Willi ili l ri ef the othergroup. a reeiproeating plate prmiilezl u iih a swim of eorer flaps to ei-e lhe opening..- oi one group and further with a e vie: ol' lzouhlersl'u zliresi' th type or mat riees in mlvanee of the openings in 1h;other grou u alul ui-ans for rerer-iug5 the lh'lrillllil of the plate uriodieallv. the Iliil, mean heing rimml so its to eause the plate todwell slightly in either of ilk o-ilinnh.

W lna l \'[i0,1'l:l})llit;il nmehine. the osn l-in; a ehannel a ong"\rhieh the type or maii'iees travel. an e ip nienli lo arre! thellfilillll: type or marrlx. and means; f r fleeting; the relearang:ielion oi !lueseape mem Lhrough the. medium of the next MIL- eeellingg'type or matrix.

iii. In a LVPUfJhqllliezil IXHH' IlBH'. ih linulion oi aeomluetoralongwhieli ilse type r inaliiaer; travel. aiul an ewapeinenlto arm- 1 lhe leading type or niaiiix. She rehaving aeiion oi =i(leseapeinem henw {rolled in the neXt sueeewlilny type i inalrh.

H. in a tnmgraphieal inaehine. line emuhinalion of a eomlnetor alongwhieh {he i pe or inai'ri es travel. an eseapeineut lo arrw li theleading: type or matrix aml :Hliliiilll in he eng Q'eil h) aHlleeemlingi one. and means l'or' hii'tin; the seel'nul matrix eiln'ewire in elleei the rehn-ming! aetiou oi' the ;-.eapeuurnl.

5'. in a typographieal maehine. ihe eon. hination of a emuluetor along\i'hieh lhe type or lmlll'lees travel. with an em-agu-inenl in eonlrnltheir passage. the fiillil esezlpeimlil. illlilgiiifilll iffl]li\!t,(\lllltllliKr'i l iil'lllkl'l ilh a lip lo Hlllrit ihe lealling' typeor uairir;

Hill oi war triv. ogether with mean for nhittiug the .e oml matriv eltl'ewiFe to with lraw the lip J from it arresting: po ition to releasethe tint matrix.

ll Ty me'raphieal li trilnitin; meehanism romprisint! a htl'ltb of(,Ulltlttt'ttllS for the type o1 lnatl'hm' formed with openings amliliviileil into groups. the romhielors ol one group hein; alternatedwith tho e of the other group. a reeiprrwatin; plate having a writ-s olrover tlaps aml movahle hack. amt l'orth to rlo e the openings in the rehPltllH group alternately. amt eseapeineiit lneehanism to eolitl'ol thedelivery of the type or niatriees to the plate, the saiil es eapeinentsheingi aetnated synehronously with the movement of the plate.

1?. 'lypographieal (listrihuting mechanism comprising a series of(ulHllH'tUl'S for the type or matriees formed with openings ainllllYitlltl into groups. the ('Ullliltl'twl'b' of one group heint:alternated with those of the other group. reeiprm-ating plate providedwith a serie. ol eover flaps to close the openings of one group andfurther with a series of shoulders to arrest the type or matriees in:nlvanee of the openings in the other group, means for reversing theposition of the plate periodically. an escape inent meehanisln toeontrol the delivery of the type or matriees to the aetion ol' theplate, ainl means for aetuating the escapeinent in hynehronism with themovement of the plate.

W. In a typogrl'aplihail maehine. the eon hi'nation of a series of tfUllllH'tUl'H along: whieh the type or inatrieee travel. eSeapement pawlntherefor adapted to arie -t he leading type or matri es therein. ainl aroeker plate torineil with treLh adapted to engage the v\neeeeilintitype or matriee: in the \arions LUlltllltjtffl'm am] ahitt them e lgewise to ell'eet the releawinu' action ol' the e rapement paw ls.

l. lll a t \}m; "t;l) l1lral iiiai'liitle. the o2ill ination ot' a eomhitor along: which the type or hhlll'll't travel. an thttliltllltllt toengage the ear ol' the typi or matriew ainl einitrol their parwagiethere-through. the Still oohh|etor heing: formed with a flilllh'l lilttprojet-ting: partly new t to enea q'e the -ar of the type or inati'ieenamt thin, llmllle ineir engagenn-nt with the ewapeznent.

fit). A type or matrix formed with an inelineil eat or :iotrh paving:only partly therethrongli and extending entirely across its bltlt law frm its hot m eilge to one of its vertical edges. in eomhination with iiitrihnting: meehanism t enoperate w th mid type or matrix.

31. .i type or matrix formed with an int'llllttl eat or notehexteni'lingr entirely across it side faee from one eilge to another. andalgo with a longitudinal groove extending throughout, its hotly portion.in comhinatioii with distributing ltltitlltillifli! to eooperate withsaid type or matrix.

In tentimony whereof. l haw HlllXtftl my signature in presenei; oi twowitnesses.

li, ll. ALLEN.

(nannies ll. PAHHUN a.

